If you work in an office, ask coworkers who use hole punchers to save the little paper circles.

Step 2Cut them Turn paper into confetti with scissors, a hole puncher, or a paper shredder. Craft-supply stores offer decorative hole punchers that create stars, sequins, hearts, and other designs.

Quick Tip:

If you use a paper shredder to make the confetti, make sure it’s the crosscut kind, which cuts paper both vertically and horizontally.

Step 3Make them cling-free Scoop up the confetti, put it in a paper bag, and mist it with anti-static spray. Close the bag, shake it up for a minute, then open the top to let the confetti air-dry. This will prevent the confetti from clinging to your guests’ hair and clothes.

Step 4Make flower confetti Try making flower confetti: Sprinkle a layer of silica gel crystals onto the bottom of an ovenproof dish, cover with flower petals, and then alternate more layers of silica and petals. Heat in a 200-degree oven for about 30 minutes, and then let cool before gently shaking off any silica residue.

Quick Tip:

If you’re sending party invitations, insert a tablespoon or so of confetti inside the card.

Step 5Bag it Make individual party bags for New Year’s Eve guests by pouring confetti into small glassine bags, sealing, and taping a noisemaker to the top of each.

Step 6Stuff balloons Stuff some confetti into balloons that guests can pop. Just funnel in the confetti before blowing them up.

Step 7Spray your guests Spray confetti over party guests by turning on a large fan and slowly pouring confetti in front of it.

Quick Tip:

Some party supply stores and websites rent and sell confetti cannons, blowers, and swirl fans.

Step 8Clean up After vacuuming your floors, pick up any stubborn confetti with a lint roller.

Did You Know:

The largest collection of confetti in the world contains 1,700 unique shapes, including pieces that look like Elvis Presley.